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To: Rushcliffe Borough Council

Stop Rushcliffe Borough Council fining the homeless

Drop plans to fine rough sleepers using "Public Space Protection Orders"

Why is this important?

Rushcliffe Borough Council have proposed plans to fine homeless people £100 under the 2014 "Public Space Protection Order". Rushcliffe Borough Council believe that the rough sleepers cause a "nuisance" to those who live locally. Fines can be increased to £1000 following non-payment of the original fine.

The idea of fining those who already have so little that they are forced to sleep out in the cold is a cruel and heartless act. This is attacking vulnerable persons and does not aid in resolving the homeless issues.

Other campaigns have successfully halted other councils from imposing similar fines.

More info here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/37693295?client=ms-android-htc-rev

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